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CRICKET CANADA ANNOUNCES NEW EXECUTIVE POSTINGS

Cricket Canada has filled the vacant executive position of 1st Vice President with British Columbia's Vimal Hardat. Vimal, who has served for three years as the organization's 2nd VP, was the chosen by Cricket Canada's board of directors to fill the position following April's 2012 AGM in Vancouver.

As his replacement, Cricket Canada is pleased to announce that Mohammed Shaikh has accepted the nomination to serve as 2nd Vice President.

Shaikh, the long term president of the Toronto and District Cricket Association, brings a wealth and experience to the position.

“ I am truly excited to be given this opportunity, I would like to thank the Executive and Directors for having faith in me. I look forward to working with a progressive and forward thinking organization.”

Shaikh's appointment is effective immediately and he has already immersed himself in his new role.

Vimal Hardat, Cricket Canada's new First Vice President was enthusiastic to get the new role underway

"It has been an honor and pleasure to work with such competent and vibrant executive and board members for many years and take this new role with great sense of pride. I would also like to welcome Mohammed Shaikh as the 2nd VP for Cricket Canada and look forward to working with him"

Ravin Moorthy, Cricket Canada's president was thrilled to have Mohammed on board.

"I would like to congratulate Vimal and Mohammed in their new roles and wish them both the best of luck. I am thrilled to have Mohammed join our team as we continue to showcase our dynamic and vibrant organization"